. There are people who play the stock market, and there are people who play bags.
While Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel have long reigned supreme in this world, there is another label in town that is creeping into this rarefied territory: Bottega Veneta. The bags have enjoyed an unbelievable amount of hype since Daniel Lee took the helm of the Italian brand in 2019. His squish-able, sometimes thatched leather purses are undeniable It bags. They infiltrate my feed, street style photos, and daily life.
The demand is so great that it has increased resale price. The luxury resale e-commerce site Rebag, which specializes in bags, watches, and high-end accessories, released its annualreport in mid-October, which shows that the Bottega pieces can sell for a pretty penny. The Chain Cassette Crossbody maintains 87% of its value when it is resold; the Chain Pouch maintains 80%, and the Jodie maintains 90%.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Sai De Silva is seen wearing Jonathan Simkhai outside the Jonathan Simkhai show during New York Fashion Week S/S 22 on September 11, 2021 in New York City. While the brand has received a significant bump in the past few years, it isn’t quite at the “unicorn” level of Hermès or Chanel. But Bottega Veneta has crossed over from being considered a high-risk purchase—i.e.
Still, the jury is out on whether or not people are buying these bags as an investment. Bottega Veneta’s quick rise to trendiness might deter some from even believing it is a safe bet rather than a passing fad. According to P.R. rep Sophie Gubernik, she bought the piece, naturally, because she liked it, later adding, “I’m not sure these are actually a good investment, because they seem too trendy to have staying power.
Looks fabulous, as always VB rocks the best bags!!
Good and pretty Investment
I love the look. I wonder how they hold up over time
Oh love that color green. It’s my favorite color.